Physician Assistant - Neonatal

Overview

Coastal Living - Sunny Southwest Florida

Golisano Children's Hospital Responsibilities

🌟 Pediatrix® Medical Group is excited to welcome a Neonatal Physician Assistant to our well-established and highly respected practice at Golisano Children’s Hospital, the premier children’s hospital serving Southwest Florida. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity neonatal care in a state-of-the-art facility while enjoying an exceptional Gulf Coast lifestyle.

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🏥 About the Practice & NICU

• 70-bed, Level III NICU with advanced technology and a collaborative care model
• Two-facility health system with 7,000 annual deliveries
• Cape Coral Hospital provides Level I, low-risk delivery services
• Primary responsibilities include attending coverage in the Level III NICU
• Occasional Level I coverage including well-baby care with home back‑up coverage
• Full range of subspecialty services available (excluding cardiovascular surgery and ECMO)
• High-risk delivery service coverage
• 12-hour shifts with an option for 24-hour shifts based on prior experience
• Supportive team of 10 Neonatologists and 10 NNPs
• Strong emphasis on developmentally sensitive, family-centered care

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🌱 A Culture That Supports Growth

• Team‑oriented environment that values collaboration and respect
• Core values centered on lifelong learning and professional development
• Robust quality improvement program
• Opportunities for clinical research, if desired
• Exceptional new graduates from a Neonatal PA training program are encouraged to apply - Tuition assistance available

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🏥 About Golisano Children’s Hospital

• Part of the Lee Health system
• The only children’s hospital between Tampa and Miami
• Stand‑alone, 135‑bed, 7‑story facility opened in 2017
• Home to Southwest Florida’s only state‑designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Unit
• Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times, among many other accolades

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🌴 Fort Myers: Live Where Others Vacation

• Stunning Gulf Coast location with miles of white‑sand beaches and crystal‑clear waters
• Premier destination for boating, fishing, shelling, and outdoor recreation—just minutes from Sanibel Island
• Diverse, welcoming community with a rich mix of cultures, cuisine, festivals, and events
• Abundant recreational options: golf, tennis, hiking, biking, and water sports
• Excellent public and private school options
• Growing coastal city with approximately 92,000 residents
• Subtropical climate with year‑round sunshine
  (Average temps: 64°F winter | 84°F summer)
• Lower cost of living compared to many Florida coastal cities
• ✅ No state income tax

Qualifications

• Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Applicants must have completed, or enroll in, a one year post-masters Neonatal PA training program or have one year of recent experience as a Neonatal PA in a NICU

About Pediatrix Medical Group

Pediatrix & Obstetrix is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children.
Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.